Are You Ready for the Next Election?
According to the 2020 U.S. Census data, as many as 1 in
4 eligible Americans are not registered to vote. It is important that
every American be a good steward of their civic responsibility to vote . . .
but you can’t vote if you aren’t registered! Sadly, 15 million Christians are
not registered to vote.
Would you join me in changing that? We need more values voters educated and equipped to vote in every election! Here are five ways to make sure you and your friends are ready to vote in your next election:
1. Check Your Voter Registration Status
Did you know every state except North Dakota requires you to register before voting?
It’s a good idea to check your registration status, especially if you have moved or not voted in at least the last two federal elections. Visit Vote.gov and select your state from the dropdown menu to be taken to the elections website for your state.
Check Your Registration Status
2. Update Your Registration After Moving
Whether you’ve moved to another state, county, or just a new precinct, you will need to update your voter registration or re-register. Visit Vote.gov to find out how.
If you have moved outside the United States, you can still register to vote and request an absentee ballot. This option is available for military members, their families, and overseas citizens and has been used by my daughter and son-in-law, but their advice is that it may take a while to receive that mail-in ballot. Request it as early as possible, and don’t wait for the deadline.
Remember that some states have a deadline for registering up to 30 days before Election Day. Don’t put off until tomorrow what you could do today!
3. Tell a Friend (or five) to Register
Do you remember the first person who encouraged you to vote? Or the person who helped you figure out how to register? Why not be a blessing like that for someone else? A recent study shows a personal message from a friend increases the likelihood of someone casting a vote. Make it easy by forwarding them this article or sharing our it on social media.
4. Tell a friend about iVoterGuide!
An informed voter is a motivated voter. One of the best ways to motivate someone to vote is to give them the tools to overcome a major hurdle . . . lack of candidate information. It’s not too early to spread the word. Once someone signs up, they can become a force multiplier—helping others find our guide and be motivated to vote!
5. Pray for More Christians to Register and Vote
This quote from Bill Federer perfectly encapsulates our purpose: “The most important thing is to bring people to Christ. The second most important thing is to preserve the freedom to do the most important thing.”
That is why we do our best to help every American cast an informed vote. And that is why we must pray for the Lord to stir the hearts of Christians to vote. We have an extraordinary opportunity not available to many believers around the world. Let’s make the most of it!
